Gaming and Role Play

Our friends at Imagination Gaming will be back with a free-to-play tabletop area for all the family. Dive into movie themed board games from your favourite fandoms, or discover something new; Invasion of the Cow Snatchers, City of Zombies, Katamino, Tumble Tree and more are waiting for you!

Get competitive with your favourite card games, and tournaments from Dice and Destiny including One Piece, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more. All sessions are first come, first served, so head to Side Quest early to sign up! Please note a small participation fee may apply.

Everstromn Hobbies will be running free beginners paint-and-take sessions so you can paint your very own mini figurine. Looking to go bigger? They’ll have larger items ready to purchase and paint, plus craft supplies, gifting, ready-mades and more. Sessions are first-come-first served and fill up quickly, so check in with them when you arrive to see available slots each day.

Visit The Role Play Haven and sign up to play your favourite TTRPGs…or venture into the unfamiliar. Bring your party, or meet new explorers to embark on your quest with; it’s sure to be an adventure like no other! 

Head over to our 200 square metre sized live tabletop battle map. Character cosplays at the ready, dive head first into a unique adventure featuring treasures, magic items and traps galore. Where will your quest take you?! What fate awaits your party?! Roll the dice and find out…

Got a burning desire to play a tabletop game, but nobody to play it with? Submit your game here and find like-minded folks to take part; like a fan-meet, but for gaming! 

LARP or Live Action Role Play is for everyone! Find out more about how to get involved and where to start from seasoned professionals. Check the main schedule for a full list of sessions happening in The Forest Glade throughout the weekend.

Our friends at Silver Sabres Combat Academy will be showcasing dynamic (foam) sword fighting and tutorials across the weekend. Check the main schedule for more details and make sure you sign up early with them in The Forest Glade at the show, as places are limited!  

Ever wanted to see monsters brought to life? Well now’s your chance. In LARP, costumes are half the fun. See some epic displays in the Forest Glade!

The "Do I Look Like A Gamer?" representation campaign challenges stereotypes commonly associated with video game players while raising awareness of the various career paths available to future generations of diverse talent. Stop by their space at MCM to see the 2025 campaign, take part in some fun activities and chat about all things gaming.

Be the first to smash some buttons; get an exclusive first look and play new games brought to you by the biggest names in gaming and pop culture, as well as up and coming indie creators. Check out the exhibitor list closer to the show for a look at who’ll be there.

Visit the Family Gaming Database and their partners all weekend at MCM. They are hosting a calm, welcoming space for families to play together, discover new games, laugh and recharge. Discover amazing games that make you think, try out ground-breaking family controls or learn about the PEGI ratings.

Want to bag some new dice, find a vintage console game, or show off your fandom with awesome new merch? You’ll find it all on the show floor! Don’t forget to head to Artist Alley to pick up some amazing fan art from your favourite titles by super talented local artists. 

Meet the Voice Actors bringing best-loved characters to life irl and tell them what their game means to you. Snap a selfie in the Meet and Greet Zone or pick up a signed print in Autographing.

Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer, or just starting out, MCM is the perfect opportunity to create and show off a costume version of your favourite video game or RPG character! Connect with other game lovers in a Fan Meet or strut your stuff in one of the Cosplay Showcase events.